Ask the Gardener
Is there a crocus that blooms in the Fall? – Ask the Gardner
Alberta asks, “ A friend told me there was a crocus that bloomed in the fall. I thought crocus was...
What would I replace a large maple with that was removed? – Ask the Gardener
Frank asks, “Recently we had a large maple removed from our side yard and would like to replace it with...
What is the best fertilizer to use on my plants? – Ask the Gardener
Vickie asks, “What is the best fertilizer to use on my plants?” Before I go into a description discussing fertilizer,...
What can I plant on my porch? – Ask the Gardener
Jan asks, “ I don't want to spend a lot of money, but what could I plant on my porch...
How do you get peonies to bloom – Ask the Gardener
Judy asks, “I planted peonies three years ago, and they have never bloomed. How can I get them to bloom?”...
How can I grow the best tomato? – Ask the Gardener
Brad asks: How can I grow the best tomato? Dear Brad, The tomato is one of the most popular vegetable...
Flowers that grow well in the shade – Ask the Gardener
Bill asks, "What flowers grow well in the shade? I like them to get about 12 inches or more in...
Amaryllis are a great investment – Ask the Gardener
Dear Rick, Hi. Can you tell me how to store Amaryllis bulbs? Can I plant them in the ground after...
Ask a gardener – Rick’s Garden Tips coming
We recently sat down with our local garden specialist Rick Patterson, and we are so excited to introduce a new...
